Subtract 54/45 from 24/42
1st number: 24/42, 2nd number: 1 9/45
24/42 - 54/45 is -22/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
24/42 = 24 × 15/42 × 15 = 360/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
54/45 = 54 × 14/45 × 14 = 756/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/630 - 756/630 = 360 - 756/630 = -396/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/35
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